NFL Barometer: Charles Climbs the Charts

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Jamaal Charles, RB, KC – Assuming that Charles passes his physical Thursday, he should be ready to join his teammates Friday when training camp begins. Fortunately, the season-ending ACL tear Charles suffered in 2011 came in Week 2 against the Lions, so he's had plenty of time to rehab the injury in preparation for his return. The Chiefs signed Peyton Hillis to a one-year deal in March, but Charles' value has never hinged on the idea that he'll take 300-plus carries in a season anyway. Back in 2010 when Charles worked in tandem with Thomas Jones, he ranked fifth among running backs in fantasy points per game (15.1) in non-PPR formats.

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